Here is a list of all the bible verses from the Old and New Testament that are about tithing.
- Genesis 14:20 – Melchizedek comes out to meet Abraham, as Abraham gives him a tithe of the spoils of his victory.
- Genesis 28:20-22 – After the vision of God’s renewed covenant, Jacob initiates a covenant with God vowing to give him a tithe of what he receives from the promised land.
- Leviticus 27:30-32 – The specifications of tithing is introduced into the law of Moses.
- Numbers 18:20-32 – The tithe is dedicated the Levites for the work in the tabernacle.
- Deuteronomy 12:5-11 – God gives instructions for what to do with the tithe once Israel crosses the Jordan.
- Deuteronomy 14:22-29 – God gives instructions on how to disperse and exchange the tithe.
- Deuteronomy 26:12-15 – God gives instructions on how Israel should sanctify the tithe before they can ask for a blessing.
- 2 Chronicles 31:5-12 – The children of Israel do what’s right under the reign of Hezekiah, and bring the tithes to the designated places.
- Nehemiah 10:37-38 – Israel obeys God and brings the tithes to the storehouse.
- Nehemiah 12:44 – Officers were appointed to watch over the tithes in the storehouse.
- Nehemiah 13:5-12 – Nehemiah cleanses the storehouse and kicks Tobiah out of the room that was designated to store the tithe. He then restores order.
- Amos 4:4 – God commands Israel to bring back the tithe and reiterates the curse that is upon them if they don’t.
- Malachi 3:8-10 – God reprimands Israel for not delivering the tithe, and reiterates the blessings and curse that would be in result of whatever decision they chose.
- Matthew 23:23 – Jesus rebukes the Pharisees for not obeying the weightier matters of the law along with tithing.
- Luke 11:42 – A parallel passage of Matthew 23:23 as Jesus rebukes the Pharisees for not obeying the weightier matters of the law along with tithing.
- Luke 18:12 – A Pharisee brags about his obedience to the law and tithing.
- Hebrews 7:5-9 – Abraham’s tithe is used to illustrate a change concerning the priesthood.
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so you mean you go to the mission field on your own without any support from the church??? And where would the church get the money to support missionaries??? Tell me?? Is it not in the tithes that we give??? Oh dear think about it. Don’t talk about your idealism, let’s talk about reality here. Faith, yes it’s there..but we need to have money. Is it really too hard for you to understand this??You know what you kinda confused on what you are saying.
Simple analysis…Missionary + FAith + support (church’s tithes) = reaching the lost (cross cultural)..
what I’m telling here that giving tithes is really important in the church.
When we all die and go to heaven and God ask you about what have you done to the blessing that HE gave and where did you put the portion that is opted for Him? You can’t tell, ” Lord I kept it because our pastor is already rich and i think he is just spending it for his own use..” Do you think that will be honored dear?? You are not responsible for him, you are responsible for you…Hope you get it..
Hi ,
Its nobodys business ,Let me say again If Christ send you God will provide but if He didnt you are in a mess .I only support christian missionaries that God instructs me to support financialy who do not use unbiblical tithes to defraud christians to get money .
No power no money, please understand that .
hey the bible tells us to tithe ten percent to the church. it’s not up to us to decide where it goes but as long as your giving your ten percent God is pleased with your efforts and your willingness to give. any time your making excuses about “ungodly tithes” your just fooling yourself about how greedy you are!
Hi,
Where about in the bible does it say to pay money tithes ? or is it your pastors version? Greed and coveteousness make people lie about scriptures because they lust after their neighbours 10% of income. Get real, Paul said he did not covet chrstians gold or silver. Can you and your pastor say that ? …lol Get a job
I know God is always looking at our hearts. Everything comes from him and really everything belongs to him. We need to do a reality check in our own lives as Christians to determine where our hearts are. Sure it is easy for anyone to say they love the Lord with their heart but then when an issue such as money comes up we see a whole new side to that person appear. The scriptures guide us into living for God. Sure i struggle to give at times, God understands that, but when i am convicted, as i am now, as i read through these statements I realize I should watch myself because jesus has told us be careful for life does not consist of the abundance of things. (read Luke 12:15) Also read Matthew 19:24 which Jesus speaks about the rich person being unable to enter the kingdom of heaven. Rich a quality in all of us describing our pride. “It is my money I earned it” is a rich statement. We can’t receive a blessing from the Lord with that attitude, Jesus said it himself. We read John 3:16 and 17 we have to read these scriptures also. The western world seems preoccupied with money but to be more occupied with the spiritual, as Jesus desires us to be, it might be very good for many of us to give and be therefore done with the accumulations of money. It is no good quibbling and arguing we must give of our lives to God. if we see some root of bitterness rising because we don’t like how the money is being used at any particular church then we should perhaps split that money into two and give to two different churches and in or giving make a statement of what specifically we would like that money to be used for. The thief on the cross was given salvation as a gift just as we are. He had no opportunity to help anyone get to know Jesus but we do. The thief dying next to Jesus couldn’t stand beside a hurting person as they sang a hymn at church and see them begin to be blessed, or see someone smile as some starving person got a free meal at a shelter, but we can. We can feel these strong feelings when our heart is in the right place. We all know organized churches make mistakes, there is nothing new about that and often times it is how the money is collected. No one likes to hear messages from pastors about tithing and they don’t like giving them either. But if we were in their shoes and we were looking at a pay cut from our job we might say something to our boss and our co workers about it too. i am not condoning messages about tithing but just explaining why they happen. We all are needy people and we all need correction from time to time. We should expect that as a needed and necessary part of life. i can tell you as one who had plenty at different times of my life that as i gave some of the plenty away it was a good thing to do and I grew as an individual and learned a lot. i learned the joy of the Lord and brotherly love toward the individuals I had helped. God used that experience. To be frank with you material goods don’t bring me the kind of joy that giving does. There really is no better place to give than to the work of God. We should know too if the people in the church who are in charge of the funds are prayerful and dedicated people that money will be used in good ways. We will never be a hundred percent content with how it is used and so we should never let that be something we explore or let that be a problem for us because we had the right heart and God can and does bless our hearts as we give. As i said before it is a matter of the heart. If we think we are working hard to get the money and we earned it we have to be careful. We have to remember we can not evaluate things by the way the world does. We don’t evaluate success the way tehe word does and we shouldn’t evaluate money that way either. As we grow we realize we can not take any money with us and so it is better to see the good it can do while we are alive. Lets face it whatever goods and money we have has the potential of being stolen and if it does we feel angry for a time but we get over it. So then how much better is it to contribute to God’s causes and know it is safely out of our hands and into the work of the Christian ministry which blesses all. I really wish i had given more to the Lord’s work over the years and I intend to make up for the past shortages in more than tithing. When i am old and ready to die i want it all to go to the work of the Lord because then i will know it was well used. If we say we love God with all our heart we should be ready to give without even wondering how much because we know he will always take care of us and give us rest and peace throughout our years. To me that is worth fifty percent of what i have been given by God and possibly more. God knows it takes us some time to reach this mature way of thinking but I write to you because I am a blessed man, not because of the abundance I have been given by the world’s standards but because of the abundance I have been given by God in the form of life itself and salvation. Jesus commanded us to love the Lord our God with all our heart, soul, mind and strength and our neighbor as ourself. If to do that it costs us fifty percent of our money then we should do that. We should do whatever it takes to love God and our neighbor and when we do we should know God was with us in that decision. Certainly he will bless us for that. Don’t argue, let God change your heart and correct you and teach you what blessings come when we give. Certainly we should take no credit for any ability to give. Always give God credit and praise for our ability to give anything worthwhile. If our lives are full of praise money is no longer of much value and we don’t mind giving it away.
Very untrue. You should worry about where your tithing it going. Tithing is not just giving to the church, it’s also helping others in this world. For instance, giving to homeless or animal shelters is doing a good thing with your money. You could be giving your 10% to them. However, the Bible does not point towards us to give 10%. In the Bible, tithing 10% was directed towards the children of Israel. It was the law that God had given to Israel through Moses. Although it may not be pointed towards us, God is pleased with those who understand that all things on Earth belong to Him. Missing a tithe or not giving a full 10% does not mean you a fooling yourself and being greedy. Maybe you can’t afford it. However, giving anything means you are willing to give a part of what you have back to God. You do what you can and God appreciates what you give.
Hi jehosshaphatavid ,
Who do you blame for Crystal Cathederal who taught tithing from the pulpit for more than 30yrs why they are bankrupt ? Christians who did not pay their tithes or God for not providing ? . What happened to Shullers window of blessing ? or is it the Global financial crisis ? ….lol
Wake up ans stop trying to deceive christians with your money tithes its an abomination .
after close perusal, I am thoroughly convinced that we are no longer under the tithe system. ouer high priest . jesus christ, is the intercessory linkage between us and God. However, church offerings is a good act of worship.
hey man don’t fool yourself about how you don’t need to tithe. it’s a dangerous thing to say stuff like that. if you can find me one scripture where it tells you that because jesus came we don’t need to tithe anymore you will have my attention. but you won’t be able to because none of them exist. even jesus was showing his disciples how the poor woman tithed to the church willingly and how she would be blessed for it. nowhere in the bible does it say that we as christians no longer need to tithe.
Hi, Stop lying and misquoting scripture, the widow gave to the Temple treasury. Go read that verse again. Money was collected for the Temple treasury but tithe was still food and animals raised and grown within the gates of Israel given to the Levites for the priest
If Jesus taught against the teaching of Moses in Deuteronomy 14:22-29NKJ He would have sinned.
Read the bible without worshipping money then you will see clearly.
You can not serve both money and God
I think we all need to be led and really, seek out the scriptures about tithes and offering..they are not the same, one is owed (like taxes to uncle Sam), but the other offering is our (donation), tithing is a set amout of ANY riches GOD has allowed you to work for or inherit..Yes, it can be food, treasure, animals, time, talent and services..but how much of those really pays the church mortgage of property taxes, repairs, water lights, etc.. Is that all the responsible of the Pastor/Minister…or whoever is over the people of a particular worship center..No..Tithes are given for that reason..the offering is extra which is where we are blessed, paying tithes is obedience, giving offering is showing charity, with both tithes and offering all the above bills and more can be taken care of..what about churches that feed the hungry, or put families up in hotels when they loose their home or maybe they are traveling from another state and their car breaks down and the church puts the family up for a night and helps with car repairs, what about a family that loses their job and the lights are off in the middle of winter, many churches help with that..If noone pays tithes because they feel they dont have to…the offering is used for the same purpose..Our Pastor in most cases works for FREE, he gets no money except we take up a special offering for the pastor and noone is obligated at anytime to give to anything because GOD is the one who gave you the job or the money or treasures you have in the first place..We are soooo narrow minded these days we think people are out to take us for anything we have…We owe GOD our creator…10% of everything and anything we have…we work 10 and 12 hour days but we dont take an hour or two to serve or worship our Maker for blessing us with hands and feet, health and strength and a mind to do the job..but we want and demand respect, we are free moral agents and GOD WILL NEVER force us to serve or obey him but when things happen in our life that we can’t seem to handle or figure out on our own we all have and will call on HIM for help.. Some say tithes were done away with in the old testament, but it is written again in the new testament to BRING, not send..your ten percent…AGAIN, TITHES ARE CONSIDERED ASSETS GOD HAS BLESSED US WITH…AND NO THAT IS NOT ONLY MONEY…It can be 2 hours and 40 minutes of your time and talent in a 24 hour day to work as a volunteer, helping the needy, cleaning, sweeping and mopping the worship center, helping a sick member of the church who is home in bed to, donating an extra blanket to a homeless person…Not everyone is about taking money or riches from others because ill gotten gain will never profit one anything EXCEPT the trouble that follows for the deceit..and what is done in the dark ALWAYS comes to the light our duty is to give the ten percent..IF the church misuses it..they will be found out and they may go bankrupt, and be publicly humiliated, either way GOD will deal with them for their unclean hands…how do you want him to deal with you for your DISOBEDIENCE…
Beautifully written Connie!
Connie,
Thanks for sharing. I like to get straight to the point, so here we go. . .
The Israelites paid the tithe to only cover the costs of food for the poor and the levites, as well as national feasts. The tithe did not go towards the cost of a mortgage, utilities, taxes, or repairs. They initiated a literal tax to cover the costs of those services. Perhaps you are familiar with the temple tax? If not, this is what the widow gave towards when she offered two mites and all she had.
I’m not trying to argue against giving. i’m trying to help others see that the tithe has been fulfilled and is not a requirement.
An example of a healthy marriage gives a great illustration. If you are in love with someone, how does your giving reflect that? When i give gifts to my wife, i am spontaneous, sacrificial, liberal and cheerful. All these attributes reflect what’s truly in my heart.
Do i need to setup a legalistic system to make sure that i cover the basic needs of my wife? No. Of Course NOT! Why? Because we are one flesh and of one mind. My relationship with my wife allows us to communicate with one another and share our desires, wants, and needs.
Because God tore down the veil he revealed an intimate and personal relationship to his people. No longer would we need to follow impersonal instructions through rituals and regulations to fulfill the will of God. We are now one flesh and one mind through his Spirit.
- jared
Hi,
Check out Pauls life before Christ changed him. He used to kill christians for the very law you are talking about. Law is still law only Christ can set you free from it. This is the same law that says to kill disobedient children or people who are caught in adultry, break the sabbath..etc
Read Galatians, it says if you try to keep one part of the law to have a relationship with God then you are obligated to keep the other 600 laws. A little leven, levens the whole lump.
Either you are under the “OLD COVENANT” or under the”NEW COVENANT”.
If you are a born again christian then you are under the “New Covenant”
You can not be under “BOTH” at the same time
I hope this will help you , remeber we are under “GRACE NOW” not EARNED SALVATION. Its so simple if we humble ourselves.
Actually, Jesus wasn’t holding the widow up as an example of laudable behavior. He was instead appalled at the greed of the priests, and pointing it out to his apostles. Jesus spoke no words of encouragement and praise for an impoverished woman giving money she sorely needed for her own survival, but he did speak lots of words against the priests’ practice of not only demanding such offerings, but accepting them.
Jesus wants us to give from our plenty, not from our need. That means we are first to take care of our NEEDS, and then give in support of others from what is left over. To not do so is highly irresponsible, as to fail to take care of one’s own needs creates more impoverishment. This not only adds ourselves to the needy requiring support from others, but removes us from those able to assist.
Nowadays the story of the widow’s mite is used mostly by church leaders seeking to encourage larger donations to their churches, just like those priests Jesus so abhorred. Jesus taught that charity begins at home — this means take care of yourselves (so you can continue to be able to help others, or rise up out of the list of needy), take care of your family and your community (so they aren’t added to the list of folks requiring outside assistance), and only then look further afield for needs you can help meet. Giving in this way helps everyone prosper while encouraging everyone to live and work within their means. No one gets a free handout for doing nothing, but everyone gets a hand when they need it to pull themselves out of poverty and into a sustainable life.
Actually, you have it backwards. We pay the Lord first before ourselves. Watch the blessings flow.
No, I do not have it backwards. Taking care of your own NEEDS is not paying yourself, it is preserving the principle that generates the abundance, and Jesus taught that this IS necessary. Paying ourselves is taking part of the abundance to fulfill our WANTS (things we desire, however strongly, but do not need to survive). There is a clear distinction between actual needs and strong wants. You MUST eat enough to survive to another day, or you won’t be able to continue to perform God’s work. You must look to the needs of your body, or you will be failing to take care of the most basic resource that God has given you. If this means you only have $5 and need it all to feed yourself and your kids enough food to avoid malnutrition, then you use your $5 for just that, and do NOT give a tenth of it to others. You only start to give once your most basic needs have been met, or you are shoving away the blessings God has sent to aid you, and creating further need on your own part, and inability to help.
We pay God before we fulfill wants, but we MUST take care of basic needs before all else. To do otherwise is contrary to Christ’s teachings as well as totally lacking in common sense.
Well I guess what I mean is that we pay our tithing first before our needs and wants, and we have never had to worry about our needs and wants. :)
Life entails more than we can think of. God is the ultimate and He Has and will remain faithful for whatever reason. He mentions that, “There may be food in my store house.”(Malachi 3:10)
Helping a needy person means that you are blessing the person and shouldn’t be considered as tithe. Tithe is God’s and whoever uses the tithe shouldn’t bother y
Bravo to all of you men and women of God. This is my testimony, how I came to that peaceful place when giving to the Body Of Christ. Even to the simple, He will give understanding…and that is me! 3 John 1:5-8 says:NKJV 5 Beloved, you do faithfully whatever you do for the brethren and[a] for strangers, 6 who have borne witness of your love before the church. If you send them forward on their journey in a manner worthy of God, you will do well, 7 because they went forth for His name’s sake, taking nothing from the Gentiles. 8 We therefore ought to receive[b] such, that we may become fellow workers for the truth.
With this revelation, I do give much more that 10% and willingly as the Holy Spirit has revealed to me the need to support those who carry daily the WORD to the world. Our congregation sends out missionaries particularly to Nicaragua. I do not want them to go begging yet we are one body, and they represent me out there!
The 2nd revelation is in Job 29: 2 “Oh, that I were as in months past, As in the days when God watched over me;
3 When His lamp shone upon my head, And when by His light I walked through darkness;
4 Just as I was in the days of my prime, When the friendly counsel of God was over my tent;
5 When the Almighty was yet with me, When my children were around me;
6 When my steps were bathed with cream,[a]
And the rock poured out rivers of oil for me!
7 “When I went out to the gate by the city,
When I took my seat in the open square,
8 The young men saw me and hid, And the aged arose and stood;
9 The princes refrained from talking, And put their hand on their mouth;
10 The voice of nobles was hushed, And their tongue stuck to the roof of their mouth.
11 When the ear heard, then it blessed me,
And when the eye saw, then it approved me;
12 Because I delivered the poor who cried out,
The fatherless and the one who had no helper.
13 The blessing of a perishing man came upon me,
And I caused the widow’s heart to sing for joy.
14 I put on righteousness, and it clothed me;
My justice was like a robe and a turban.
15 I was eyes to the blind, And I was feet to the lame.
16 I was a father to the poor, And I searched out the case that I did not know.
17 I broke the fangs of the wicked, And plucked the victim from his teeth.
18 “Then I said, ‘I shall die in my nest, And multiply my days as the sand.
19 My root is spread out to the waters, And the dew lies all night on my branch.
20 My glory is fresh within me, And my bow is renewed in my hand.’
21 “Men listened to me and waited, And kept silence for my counsel.
22 After my words they did not speak again, And my speech settled on them as dew.
23 They waited for me as for the rain, And they opened their mouth wide as for the spring rain.
24 If I mocked at them, they did not believe it, And the light of my countenance they did not cast down.
25 I chose the way for them, and sat as chief; So I dwelt as a king in the army, As one who comforts mourners.
Where I cannot be “JOB” but someone else is, then I partner with them however recognized or unknown their charity might be. I also tithe Kindness, patience, joy, peace, love, long suffering, kindness, self control at times grudgingly but I obey the prompting of the Holy Spirit. The Lord has given me all Authority in the world, I am to dominate it by releasing His Glory and I am His Glory. I do not worry much about those who take advantage, as soon as I find out , I stop supporting them knowing they are mocking God…you and i know no one mocks God and gets away with it, they get exposed eventually. I let the JUDGE take His position, and I mine.
He has revealed to me that Tithe is not just financial but all of who I am in Him, He want me to use it to His Glory 10% at a time until a time when I will be 100% to Hid Glory.
I absolutely can relate and totally agree with your statement..”I do not worry much about those who take advantage, as soon as I find out , I stop supporting them knowing they are mocking God…you and i know no one mocks God and gets away with it, they get exposed eventually. I let the JUDGE take His position, and I mine.”
God had to deal with me on that part…my flesh had to die..so that I could properly instruct the people. I found myself anger over people stealing tithes and offering and misusing them..I would express my anger and disgust in such a way..that I didn’t realize in essence I was discouraging the people from fulfilling God’s Law…I had to repent and address this in another manner…Letting the people know that..when we find out that our givings are being misused we cease and leave those offenders to God and then ask God to show me where to give next..I had this bought back to memorance…there was a point in time when I was not saved but believed in tithing..I would take out my 10% and put it aside in an envelope until I a Ministry..Church or Mission to sow it to.
Pastor Marshall,
I was a tither but God delivered me from blindly following pastors without reading the bible properly.I heard a great man of God name Bayless Conley teaching one day that if his preaching or teaching does not line up with the Word of God then ignore it, beacuse he makes mistakes like everyone .
That staretd me checking the bible on what it says about tithing .I have to admit that if I tithe I will give God less money and I fell like I am only tipping him which is rude.
In Deuteronomy 12:32 says “we are not allowed to add or take anything from the Word of God ” , but in Deuteronomy 14:22-29 it clearly reveals that someone changed Gods law given to Moses from food and animals grown and raised within the gates of Israel to money. In Deuteronomy 14″24 says “to sell the tithe if the way to the Temple was too far for money ”
Money was not used for tithe in the time of Moses and money was not used in the time of Jesus also according to Mathew 23:23 .
Money was accepted for the Temple treasury but was never used for tithes because the face of Ceaser was imprinted on it .
You cant say money is holy on to God because you have Ceasers face on it and he was not a believer.
Tithing is a law , Jesus said it was included in the law of Moses in Mathew 23:23 but I think many christians and pastors ignore that because they covet money instead .
As a Warning Against False Teachers
John the disciple wrote the antidote deep love!
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now I ask you, lady (not as if I were writing a new commandment to you, but the one we have had from the beginning),that we love one another.(Now this is love: that we walk according to his commandments.
——– wow more walk than talk Moses the stuttering real servant priest leader used his weaker brother as the main speaker. James you hit the nail on the head brother. Professional speakers preach a lot about Jesus to crowds who are not very much disciplined families of jesus disciples or jesus friends. However our competing denominations are lead by preaches expecting money tithes from their fellow lower priest. Did Jesus and Paul really teach such a top down presidential system of discipleship? No I think the early church was more home based and family like.
James thank you for so much clarity! What would happen if more U.S. and western Baptist, Pentecostals, conservatives and other evangelicals stopped teaching tithes and started asking for money while seeking to be the least on earth? Besides James and the regulars, what do my other freinds on this blog think?Would not greed be decreased? Imagine imitating the early church like in the book of Acts! Wouldn’t leaders become less organizational and more like Friends and family?
In Matthew 23:23 Jesus was talking to Jews under a different Covenant than New Covenant Gentiles who have been redeemed from the curse of the law according to Galatians 3:13
Jesus did not pay tithe neither did he received but he paid tax to the government which most pastor who resort to blackmail in attempt to collect tithe from their members don’t do. Nigerian pastors are divided on many issues, but they stand firm as one when it comes to eliciting tithe from their ignorant followers. We are no more under the law but Grace, all old things both tithing and all has passed away.
If you believe in TITHING or in just GIVING do it in the name of the LORD. I believe in doing what the bible says rather or not a Minister is Rich/Poor or Good/Evil.
I don’t mean to be a know it all but everyone should go back through the bible and just read it thoroughly and get THE understanding of the following:
1) What Exactly the TITHE was(money, edibles, bartered goods, or what)?
2) Exactly how many TITHES there was(one, two, three, or how many)?
3) Who was Exactly to give the TITHES (Hebrews, Israelite, Jews, Samaritans, Gentile, or who)?
4) Who was Exactly to receive the TITHES(Levites, Priest, Widow, Poor, Pharisees, Sadducees, Pastors, or who)?
5) Exactly how is the words TENTH & TITHES defined( 10%, The 10th one, or how)?
6) What exactly is the Firstfruit(Tithes, Offering, Apples or what)?
WHAT IS YOUR EXACT CONCLUSION OF THE ABOVE ACCORDING TO THE BIBLE??
Remember to get a good understanding of how words, phrases and things are defined in each verse! For instance, the word JUDGE may be defined one way in one verse and defined differently in another verse, chapter etc… while yet being spelled the same way.
Jerome
The Apostle Paul taught in 1 Timothy 6:5-6 NLT,AMP,NKJ to “Withdraw from does who treat the gospel as a way of making a “PROFIT” , a living or “GAIN” .
I think that is very clear and to the point
A con artist was convited of corporate fraud in the US and will spent the rest of his life in jail for defrauding 140 Billion dollars .
Would you invest any money with him ? Jesus warned us about wolves to avoid them not to go and follow and support them financialy thats irresponsible and stupid if we ignore Christ warnnings
Let me say it again or maybe another way. Whatever the Bible says for one to do concerning financial support or any kind of support for “THEIR MINISTER” then do it. Rather that minister is rich,poor,doing something on the side that’s unrighteous or not. Whatever the Bible says for one or me to do in any matter or situation then that’s what will need to be done!
If there’s somewhere in the Bible where it speaks about getting away from such a one, or stop all support then I’ll do that! If there’s not, then I’ll continue my support. I’m not telling the Tithers to stop tithing nor am I telling those that don’t tithe to start. I’m just saying to stay with the Bible as it moves forward from Gen. to Rev. in its doctrine.
Ooh, by the way! Those scriptures giving on this blog/forum are not all the scriptures concerning the tithes. So be careful basing your comments on just those scriptures!!!
A key point IMHO on any Biblical discussion is knowing how one is taught to interpret the bible as it moves from Genesis to Revelation.
Wow! After reading all these post, this reconfirms that fact that a prophet of the Lord is needed in the last days! The Bible is so open to private interpretation. That’s why the Lord has sent us prophets through the ages. Our prophet today is President Thomas S. Monson, prophet, seer and revelator of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. And yes, we do pay tithing and other offerings which help build the Kingdom of God on the earth in preparation for the Lord’s Second Coming.
This message has very little scripture to support
Tithes but it is demanding
Great preaching otherwise
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Dear All,
It seems that we somewhat do not have the same concept of ‘Tithe’ which some people tend to apply to any offering/donation made to Church or Church related projects. This confusion has caused some people to think of others as opposed to giving.
Now, because from what you have written I suspect that you are all Chirstians with differing viewpoints on Tithing, I shall ask you all to consider the following expert quoted verbertim from 2 Corrinthians 8:7-15:
7But as you abound in everything—in faith, in speech, in knowledge, in all diligence, and in your love for us—see that you abound in this grace also.
8I speak not by commandment, but I am testing the sincerity of your love by the diligence of others. 9For you know the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, that though He was rich, yet for your sakes He became poor, that you through His poverty might become rich. 10And in this I give advice: It is to your advantage not only to be doing what you began and were desiring to do a year ago; 11but now you also must complete the doing of it; that as there was a readiness to desire it, so there also may be a completion out of what you have. 12For if there is first a willing mind, it is accepted according to what one has, and not according to what he does not have. 13For I do not mean that others should be eased and you burdened; 14but by an equality, that now at this time your abundance may supply their lack, that their abundance also may supply your lack—that there may be equality. 15As it is written, “He who gathered much had nothing left over, and he who gathered little had no lack.”
Kindly let’s know what you think after reflecting on the above.
J.G.Dagirathi Murutwo wa Jesu
I think verses 13-15 in your post sum it up quite nicely:
13For I do not mean that others should be eased and you burdened; 14but by an equality, that now at this time your abundance may supply their lack, that their abundance also may supply your lack—that there may be equality. 15As it is written, “He who gathered much had nothing left over, and he who gathered little had no lack.”
Dear All,
Further, consider the following exerpt quoted verbertim from Romans 12
1I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that you present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable to God, which is your reasonable service. 2And do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, that you may prove what is that good and acceptable and perfect will of God.
3For I say, through the grace given to me, to everyone who is among you, not to think of himself more highly than he ought to think, but to think soberly, as God has dealt to each one a measure of faith. 4For as we have many members in one body, but all the members do not have the same function, 5so we, being many, are one body in Christ, and individually members of one another. 6Having then gifts differing according to the grace that is given to us, let us use them: if prophecy, let us prophesy in proportion to our faith; 7or ministry, let us use it in our ministering; he who teaches, in teaching; 8he who exhorts, in exhortation; he who gives, with liberality; he who leads, with diligence; he who shows mercy, with cheerfulness.
9Let love be without hypocrisy. Abhor what is evil. Cling to what is good. 10Be kindly affectionate to one another with brotherly love, in honor giving preference to one another; 11not lagging in diligence, fervent in spirit, serving the Lord; 12rejoicing in hope, patient in tribulation, continuing steadfastly in prayer; 13distributing to the needs of the saints, given to hospitality. 14Bless those who persecute you; bless and do not curse. 15Rejoice with those who rejoice, and weep with those who weep. 16Be of the same mind toward one another. Do not set your mind on high things, but associate with the humble. Do not be wise in your own opinion. 17Repay no one evil for evil. Have regard for good things in the sight of all men. 18If it is possible, as much as depends on you, live peaceably with all men. 19Beloved, do not avenge yourselves, but rather give place to wrath; for it is written, “Vengeance is Mine, I will repay,” says the Lord. 20Therefore
“If your enemy is hungry, feed him;
If he is thirsty, give him a drink;
For in so doing you will heap coals of fire on his head.”
21Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good.
JG.Dagirathi Murutwo was Jesu
Children, children~ Can’t you see that is why we need a prophet on the earth in these last days and we need Christ’s only true Church to know what we should be doing in preparation for His Second Coming? Tithing is one of the Lord’s commandments in the last days. Without tithing, how do you build the Kingdom of God on the earth in preparation for His Coming? And oh, so much more in preparing for His Coming.
I apologize, if my earlier comment came out as judgmental, because it wasn’t meant that way. I have no right to judge you, I must say, because I had come across your write-up, in my own search for answers to some tithing questions, and somehow, I believe GOD used your article to open my eyes to the things I had forgotten, and therein lied the answers that I searched for. To your questions: “Can you guys tell me why that is one of the only “Old Testament rules” that you think is still in full effect? Do you guys think that the other “rules” are just too stupid to keep?” I would refer you to 2 Timothy 3:16, “ALL SCRIPTURE is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness.” I believe this speaks of both the old and new testaments. There are still rules from the old testament that people observe, but I think it is only possible by the grace of GOD. There are the Ten Commandments, “”This book of law shall not depart from your mouth…” (Josh 1:8), and so many more. The death and resurrection of JESUS put an end to the need for atonement of sins by the blood of lambs and all that went with that, but did not put an entire end to the old testament, and I believe that’s why it is STILL apart of the Bible. Think of it this cliche: “the old testament ins the new testament concealed, and the new testament is the old testament revealed,” and not the new testament is the utter abolition of the old testament, because it is not! And so, if in the last chapter of the Old testament, I am still told to tithe, because otherwise, I am robbing GOD (Mal 3:8-10) then, I absolutely should tithe. I do not know of any better way to explain this to you, and I hope that this makes any meaning, at all, to you.
And regarding the millionaire pastors, we are in no place to judge them, even if what we think is true. Why, you ask? Because GOD word says we should not judge so that we ourselves should not be judged. I mentioned in my previous note that GOD himself obeyed HIS own rule, but giving HIS own Firstfruit, JESUS CHRIST, to free us from our bondage to sin. Well, you and I and other christians are the benefactors of that giving, and every now and then, we fail to share with other people what we have received of HIM. Would that not make us hoarders of HIS grace? And in the light of this, would it not be hypocritical of us to base our decisions on their wrongs, when in actuality, we’re doing the same with the grace that we are receiving? Let’s all fix our individual ways, each one working out his salvation “with fear and trembling” (Phil 2:12), each one thinking of that day, when we would stand in front of our Maker and give account of how we lived our lives, and what we had done with the greatest gift of all (salvation) that we received.
Not only did Paul say that “ALL SCRIPTURE” is inspired by God but he also told him to RIGHTLY DIVIDE the word of truth. I do not know any other way to explain that. I hope that you can understand that there is a problem with picking and choosing if ALL SCRIPTURE is profitable. . .
The death of Jesus did take care of atonement but it did more than that. If you are not a descendant of the twelve tribes of Israel, then God never included You in His plan of salvation originally. Why try to do something (because it is in scripture) and He was NEVER ever talking to you (if you are not Jewish). Don’t think that everyone on here has never paid 10% of their income. Every story does not have to do with bitterness but a search for the TRUTH. The truth is, you neither I (if we are not Jews) could not attempt to keep any of the Mosaic law. Specific instructions for a specific people. Then came the NEW covenant. Thank You JESUS!!!!!! You gotta admit: something is wrong with thinking I am going to “tithe” but I wont consider myself ceremonially unclean during menstruation or I wont stone my disobedient children. It is not consistent at all. That is a problem. Even the people who practice the dietary laws, they don’t practice them all. If you skip one, you have skipped them all. Please don’t believe that because tithes predated the law it is okay forever. The predated law references were from spoils of war(Abraham and the king) and based on a condition (if God blessed Joseph then he would give a tithe). Read the word of God, pray, ask God to show you His word. Why do you think Paul asked the Galatians, “Who bewitched you?” Grace is what we have received. Grace has already rebuked the devourer. That is what Jesus died for. The just will live by faith and not by keeping the Mosaic Law. If you love your brother and if you love God, you are not going to covet, steal, kill, or any other of those things mentioned in the ten commandments. It is ALL apart of the law. It is not separate. That is why Jesus said that I give you a new commandment, Love!
I won’t try to change your mind about this. I leave it all in the hands of GOD, as arguing is pointless. I think it is great that you practice what you believe in, but maybe ask for a revelation from GOD, regarding this topic, as you would get your own GOD-inspired understanding of it, and not we humans airing our individual opinions.
I need to thank you, though, because through your comments, my eyes have been open to the answers to my own many questions. I’d just thought to share with you, earlier, what I had been reminded of.
Tithing is OLD TESTAMENT and is never taught after the cross ushered in the New Covenant of grace. Tithes were NEVER taken on anything but agricultural produce. Tithes were NEVER paid by Old Testament priests. Christians are Christ’s Royal Priesthood (I Pet.2:5,9). NOWHERE does God allow preachers to change the terms and conditions of His laws for carnal gain. Tithing is based on the unscriptural doctrine of a clergy-laity division with preachers at the top and pew saints on the bottom. Go back under the law and you come under a curse (Gal.3:10). If you can bring tithing back you can bring circumcision back too. Watch out, guys!
One other thing. Why don’t preachers ever preach on Deut.14:26 where God allows tithers to go buy wine and strong drink with money gained from the sale of tithed produce? Why focus on the book of Malachi ONLY which is directed at the Priests of Israel and the Sons of Jacob ONLY! Preachers should start at the beginning of the book before imposing their favorite tithing scriptures on the Body of Christ. God is NOT chastising New Testament Christians for failure to fork over ten per cent of their hard-earned paychecks to preachers! That’s a lie from the pit of hell.
This is true. That’s why you have to have a lay ministry…a non-paid ministry where the ministry have outside jobs like their congregations. IE: The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. So when the Lord, through revelation, instructs his saints to pay tithing, it all goes to the building of meeting houses, temples, missionary work, education, etc, not to the ministry.
The Lord has also commanded that we pay fast offerings that go directly to the poor among us. Originally the offering equaled the cost of the two meals that we fasted, but most have doubled and quadrupled that amount of money for the poor. This is the Lord’s way of financing in his Church.
1 corinth 16″2 on the first day o of every week we should put aside a sum of Money not goats or anything else a sum of money…in keeping with your income,God,s test the hart and obedience brings the blessings ,if. Your ththing then your blessed as I am
I will precede on Sunday Worship about tithing. I got confused about all that opinions above.
But then, I always stand on 2 Corinthians 9:7 and not thinking about the 10%. But when I compute my tithe I was always giving more than that. So I’m quite alight my heart and God just told me Luke 12:34 ‘For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also. I’ll keep my treasures in heaven and not here on earth.
Thank You God for giving me wisdom. To God be the Glory.
It’s those fat cat religious thieves who are lying and if you read the Bible you’ll know it. Paul never taught tithing and I think we should listen to him instead of the filthy rich preachers who have driven so many into mortgage foreclosure through forcing tithes and offerings out of poor families struggling to survive. These preachers ought to go work a few shifts at McDonald’s or some hospital emptying bedpans. Poor folks that work are the one who get threatened with hell for failure to keep these Bible-twisting tycoons up in style. I am NOT the slave of some rich preacher who puts the old law back on God’s people’s backs to filch money out of them. I’m through with big, expensive churches forever. The church is the people of God and we’re all kings and priests if we believein the Lord Jesus.
I think its sad you think that tithing is just money you give to a preacher. A tithe is giving back to God. If you don’t tithe through a church, can you not give back to God in some other way. Set aside 10% of your pay check for God’s glory; support a missionary over seas, or a local mission effort. I know you work hard for your money, and its entirely up to you to spend it how you see fit, but does it not all come from God? If you give your money back to God, are you afraid he won’t bless you with more? I can bare witness, the more I have given, the God gives… it has never failed.
The New Testament teaches the believer’s body is the Temple of God (I Cor.6:19). So do we swallow a twenty-dollar bill to bring tithes into it? When the poor widow in church weighs as much as the 300-pound preacher begging for tithes, then it might be morally right for him to hit her up for support while she’s eating cat food. And what if you’re jobless or have no money? Will food stamps buy your way into heaven? Are preachers going to start taking blood donations too?
What in the world are you talking about. Since when does giving buy your way into heaven. God doesn’t want your money, He wants you. When you are faithful to tithe you are letting another part of your selfish nature die to Christ. You are yielding to the will of God. If you can’t trust God with your tithe how in the world can you trust Him with your life/salvation. I truly hope God doesn’t hold you accountable. I know I would rather not go before the creator of the universe, the Almighty as a thief.
I will just keep storing my treasure up in heaven. You keep storing yours here on earth. If I’m wrong I guess I will just be wrong for a little while here on earth. If your wrong I guess you will be wrong for eternity.
I have grown up in church. Every time I walked in the doors the lights were on. The AC ran in the 110 degree summer heat and the heater kept me warm in the 20s in the winter. I brought my friends to VBS and later to youth group. We always had snacks provided as children, and sodas as teens. I saw adults volunteer their time, and use resources from the church to make a difference in not only my life but the lives of my friends I brought with me. I remember meeting missionaries my church supported when they would return from Africa after three years away and hearing the reports about the hundreds of lives changed through their work, which we supported as a church. I have seen my pastor walking the halls of the hospital to meet with members of our church and their family as they struggle with an illness that will eventually take their live. I have been to my pastors house many times, and it’s no bigger than mine, and believe when I say I know he works hard to provide for his family the same way my father worked hard to provide for me.
I have grown up in church, I have served in the church since I was old enough to be responsible for something. I teach school now and I struggle every month to make ends meet as I am trying to pay off student loans as well. But before I spend one penny of my pay check, I thank God for providing for it, because I know that it is only by his grace I’ve got it. I have no problem understanding that the Bible tells us to give back to God 10% of what he trusts us with. I have no problem understanding that 100% of what I have, I have because he gave it to me. I have no problem every month giving back to him more than just 10%. I may not be rich, but I have never been without. God has provided my every need.
People loose sight of the most important thing. You don’t tithe to the church, you tithe to God. I don’t care what you call it, tithe, giving, whatever… it belongs to God anyways. I heard a sermon once about giving, and I thought “but you don’t understand, I work non-profit. I have to live with my parents because I’m so broke.”, but I accepted the challenge, not to give money to the church, but to give it to God, and in months the burden of worry over money stopped. I have more now than I have ever had before, and when I least expect it, God always gives me more, because he knows that when he trusts it to me, I’ll use it for his glory.
I think its sad when people think its not necessary to give back to God, when they make up excuses and try to manipulate His word so they don’t have to give. If God blesses you with a voice to Sing, do you not sing his praises. If he blesses you with words to write, do you not write of his glory. If he blesses you friends, do you not share with them the story of God’s grace. Why is it that when God blesses you with money you think its OK to hoard it for yourself.
ABSOLUTELY PERFECT..GOD is definitely the one in control of your life and there is no other way to put it then how you explained it.. GOD continuously bless you and yours Whit…..
We are called before anything else, to honour our Father. When a person seeks they will find the truth on matter such as these. We are not called to the tithe. When a person looks at the history, what the Jews do today as well as what the bible says, they will see we are not called to tithe.
Man has manipulated this and do not honour truth. Those that preach tithe do not even do what is taught, all they want is your money. They ignore what the 1st,2nd,4th and 5th tithe were as well as what the purpose of 3rd and 6th tithe. They don’t mention that on the seventh year no tithe was collected.
Tithe was ALWAYS of the land!!! Man again manipulated truth to suit their greed and lack of faith.
We are called to a higher standard. Unfortunately People do not focus on the truth of giving and offering to the Father. We are to give out of love for him and not by any Law, Requirement, Obligation or any other way. Those that wish to hold to the Law and teach others the same, they are bound by the whole law and what Christ did for them is of no value.
Why do we live as the world and bury ourselves under debt? We seek the riches of this world before the well being of our brothers and sisters in the lord. If we would just trust in the Father and first do his will and let him add to us as he sees fit in accordance to his will.
All that we seek, we will find and from my experience the Father confirms often from words of others. The Father is good and faithful. I have been seeking and this day I was given a word from another person. This person barely knew me and had no idea of what had been going on in my life.
They came to me and spoke what they felt the Father was telling them to say. It was bang on, this is how I know that the Father is honourable and knows our heart. So in all things, Seek him and he will lead you to truth in this matter.
hi i wanna talk abt tithing. first of all god dont want money.. got it .he need only us to submit our whole heart & soul to him .. in many verses our god jesus said follow me and my words..what it means ? he like us to be like him (without selfishness) but we fail to live like him coz we are selfish . he give up the very last drop of blood for us to redeem.. so i think tithing is most impotant thing .coz giving is not a easy job.. jesus give every thing to us .coz he is a giver (god) so he invite us to be his body .now we are body of christ .our total control is in the hands of our saviour jesus christ through holy spirit.. so its a must to be a giver . once again i want to remeber u .. NOT ONLY MONEY .. WHOLE HEART AND SOLE… by this method only god can see our heart .. HOW MUCH WE ARE BROAD. wheather we serve to money or god.. so beleivers beleive tithing . show ur sound on poor by giving(TT) .. help the ppl who are needy ..(tt) starting a trust for the poor patients for treatment(tt)giving monetary help for the older ppl (tt)show ur softness to parents(tt) &ur neighbour share our peace and love to others who does not know abt our god.. keep god first in every moment.. .tithing means not only money its a simple logic SHOWING OUR NAKED HEART TO OUR GOD … BY THE WAY U CAN GET THE BLESSING FROM GOD .. god will select u as a head to disribute the blessing who pray to him amen
i really need to start a regular tithe…
is helping others a tithe..? is it tithing if you tithe straight to the peson who is in need?
i’m going to read and start to study these scriptures..thanks for the info
Connie is correct!!! The tithe is HOLY to GOD!!! JESUS himself set at the collection table watching people bring their tithes. Of course land, food and animals or what ever was precious or of value were used because they mainly used the bartering system but; even in Africa today (where Jerusalem, israel, etc is located) they still tithe to the church because it is the christians resposibility, obligation and act of obedience to GOD. There are more sriptures in the Bible that refer to money than salvation because once again the tithe is Holy to GOD and it is HIS (not the worls’s) devine economic system to help keep Kigcom Work and Kingdom Building moving forward. There is a lot more about tithing but these are the basics and if one doesn’t tithe then plain and simple you are being disobedient and not in coherence to the WORD of GOD. Always remember man has to change but the WORD of GOD never changes. The tithe was in the Old Testament as well as the New Testament; DON’T GET IT TWISTED!!! It’s GOD’s will and should be our privilege to tithe. If you don’t tithe then that is your personal choice but NOT the WORD of GOD. BE BLESSED!!!
Just a point on Geography – Jerusalem, Isreal, etc. are NOT in Africa. They are on another continent entirely — Asia. They are in part of Asia that is quite close to southern Europe and northern Africa. Please check out maps of the area, and a globe. When you have an accurate picture of “the lay of the land” it is easier to understand what our predecessors went through.
Brothers and Sisters, get serious and stop robing God your creator through your tithes and offerings. Malachai 3.8-10. this sin was passed to us by Adam and Eve when they accepted to eat the tree in the middle which represents the a tenth. Our grand fathers and perents also passed the same sin in us. STOP IT, STOP IT, STOP IT, Dont accept to pass it to your generation just accept and obey the Lord your creator and your CHILDREN AND GENERATION in general will be saved. start tithing and even your CHILDREN You will produce will have that seed of GIVING GENEROUSLY TO GOD. for those whom you have already produced ask God to forgive you and groom them in GIVING TO THE LORD. AND TEACH THEM ABOUT THE TITHE. do it to save the future and CHASE POVERTY OUT OF YOUR GENERATION.!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Janepher,
Where do you get your scripture interpretation from? I’m open to any kind of interpretation on this blog, but there’s no evidence to indicate that the tree in the garden represents God’s tenth. Please stop providing your opinions unless there is at least a single reference of scripture to support your amalgamation of two different historical references.
- jared
Hi,
Jesus said tithing is included in the law of Moses, so are you under the law or under the New Covenant ? Because you “CAN NOT BE UNDER BOTH”
If you are a christian then you are not allowed to go back and sow the veil that was in the holy temple so that the Levites can collect the food and animals tithe mentioned in Deuteronomy 14:22-29. or try and cancel Christ sacrifice so that you can go and be killed by God for going near the holy temple mentioned in Numbers 18:1-3
Stop your lies and go get a job like everyone else…lol
thou shall not COVET YOUR NEIGHBOURS 10% income..lol
Greed makes people lie and con people for money…lol
I shall address Mamastears because she is the only one among us who is seeking knowledge. All of us others have unshakeable opinions about tithe and thus want only to tell others but not to reflect on other’s viewpoints.
So Mamastears, tithe alone does not bring one nearer to God if one neglects to follow God’s will in all other matters. Jesus did not mince words telling it to a certain group of Know-it -all in Matthew 23:23 when he said: “Woe to you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites! For you pay tithe of mint and anise and cummin, and have neglected the weightier matters of the law: justice and mercy and faith. These you ought to have done, without leaving the others undone.”
Secondly, you need to give to God not the Church. Jesus will not ask how much or how often you paid your tithe but whether you helped the needy. Read Matthew 25:31-46. He says clearly in Matthew25:31-46 that whatever you do to the needy you do it to him. He goes on to say that, that is what he will ask you about.
Thirdly, Jesus brought the light of his Grace which was lacking during those dark of Mosaic law. In Mathew 23:13-16 Jesus chides the preachers who cheat their followers when he says: 13 “How terrible it will be for you teachers of religious law and you Pharisees. Hypocrites! For you won’t let others enter the Kingdom of Heaven, and you won’t go in yourselves. 15 Yes, how terrible it will be for you teachers of religious law and you Pharisees. For you cross land and sea to make one convert, and then you turn him into twice the son of hell as you yourselves are. 16 “Blind guides! How terrible it will be for you!” In 2 Corinthians2:3:13-17, St. Paul cautions us about those who use the Old Testament to blind us from the real Truth and the Liberty which we get from Christ. It reads: “13unlike Moses, who put a veil over his face so that the children of Israel could not look steadily at the end of what was passing away. 14But their minds were blinded. For until this day the same veil remains unlifted in the reading of the Old Testament, because the veil is taken away in Christ. 15But even to this day, when Moses is read, a veil lies on their heart. 16Nevertheless when one turns to the Lord, the veil is taken away. 17Now the Lord is the Spirit; and where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is liberty.”
Lastly Mamastear, Know that St. Paul speaking about that liberty says in 2 Corinthians 9:6-8 “7 Each of you must make up your own mind about how much to give. But don’t feel sorry that you must give and don’t feel that you are forced to give. God loves people who love to give. 8 God can bless you with everything you need, and you will always have more than enough to do all kinds of good things for others.” So don’t let yourself be cheated by anyone tha you are obligated by any law or that God want’s you to give 10% of your income. If you find a person in needy circumstances, you may want to give much more not only in terms of money but also food, clothing, your time, and much more by comforting them, praying with them and generally encouragingand giving them hope in Christ Jesus. That is what is called liberty and what’s more! Jesus will one day tell you this:Matthew 25: 34- 36: “Come, you blessed of My Father, inherit the kingdom prepared for you from the foundation of the world: 35‘for I was hungry and you gave Me food; I was thirsty and you gave Me drink; I was a stranger and you took Me in; 36‘I was naked and you clothed Me; I was sick and you visited Me; I was in prison and you came to Me.” Halleluyah! Be Blessed.
J.G.Dagirathi Murutwo was Jesu
You missed Matthew 23:14 in your quote:
14 “Woe to you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites! You devour widows’ houses and make long prayers just for show. This is why you will receive a harsher punishment.”
Speaks again to the topic of the widow’s mite, where she gave money she sorely needed because the priests told her she must. Jesus did NOT approve. As Jesus taught, give willingly of your abundance (which is what remains after seeing to your needs), but take care of your own needs first so you can continue to do the rest.
If Tithing is still mandatory and we are still under that law, then it’s essential that the law is followed to the tee just as it’s written. According to the word of God, every 3 years, ALL THE TITHE should be given to the LEVITES, THE ALIEN, THE ORPHAN, AND THE WIDOW who belong to your community. Are Churches that collect tithes, giving all of the tithes on the 3rd year to the above people? The key is ALL THE TITHE, not just a portion held back for other expenses. If not, are they too guilty of not following the law, and thereby cursed?
You can find the specific instructions regarding this at Deuteronomy 14:28.
I love how Tithing as expressed in the bible is truly a love feast. Food is shared among the brethern and the saints are encouraged to spend time with their families. What a blessing if we were to tithe as they did in the bible. Everybody, bringing a tenth of their food, clothing, Skills, and talents to share to the body of Christ each year. What a feast, and there would probably be no lack among us. We would fellowship with our God and each other.
Read Deuteronomy 14L22-26.
2 Corinthians 9:7 (AMP)7Let each one [give] as he has made up his own mind and purposed in his heart, not reluctantly or sorrowfully or under compulsion, for God loves (He [a]takes pleasure in, prizes above other things, and is unwilling to abandon or to do without) a cheerful (joyous, “prompt to do it”) giver [whose heart is in his giving].
there r many ways to pay tithes n offerings! u dont to necessarily give them to the church for the church is not establish as JESUS had left it to be.look at it this way for everyday u live is a blessing u should give 10% of u to GOD whether it b ur talents, study of scripture,teaching about HIM,giving time to help w/o profit , or giving!we r no longer under preisthood but all have become preist that why we all have a testimony. the Apostles was of the royal blood but wasnt preist of old law!
dont be more concerned of where ur money is going and who benefits it… be more concerned of How God will bless u more because of what u bring into HIs house…
My wife and I for nearly forty years now have been directing 10% or better as a Tithe and additional giving as led by the Holy Spirit. I believe we have tested Him as directed in his word to do. I can say with all honesty you cannot out give God. He has blessed our obedience as he said he would in his word, pressed and over flowing. Our heart view in this has been that it is all His, not just the money but all that we have. His to give or his to take. We deliver (I don’t like the word give here as it is His) the Tithe out of obedience as stewards of what is his. I believe he blesses that obedience. It’s by his Grace that we have what we have. Its by His grace that we have Life.
I have a question for Truthseeker. My mother in law has been studying or actually looking on the internet about certain subjects. I have to mention she has tithed her whole married life but now says tithing is not scriptual based off of what she found on the internet. She says the storehouse refers to the old temple and not about churches now. I however do not agree with her but can not find the scriptures about giving a tenth of tithe and where that came from. My husband and I give almost 20% based off of the Holy Spirit prompting. We have been blessed time and time again because of our obedience. My mother law said God loves a cheerful giver what ever that amount is. Whether it be 1% or more. I do not agree with that but need more help than the verses concerning Israelites saving a tenth of their stuff and bringing it to the store house after was it 3 or seven years for the Levi’s, widows, and the poor; the one about Abraham giving a tithe to King Melkazidek-sp; or in Malachi saying you will be cursed if you do not tithe. I was wondering where we got the tenth to tithe and where it concerns us Christians now in the New Testament??? She believes like Pat and Roxy in the posts above yours. Sorry I did not read the other posts until now. I however do believe in tithing because I see what happens when you dont and when you do. There is alot of false prophets out there, and I do not want to be deceived. Could you help me??
Hi, It is easy for you to find the truth if you are serious about being free. Read Deuteronomy chapter 12, and 14. Then read Numbers 18:1-3.
Read all of Galatians.
In Mathew 23:23 Jesus confirmed that food and animals grown and raised within the gates of Israel was still used for tithing when Jesus was here on earth
Tithing is a law given exclusively to the nation of Israel read Malachi 3:10 with Numbers 18:1-3 in mind. The old covenant and the new covenant made with the blood of Jesus dont mix. Law and Grace do not mix
Tithe advocates are bible illiterates and cannot discern what Grace and the New Covenant paid for—our daily blessings free of charge via the paid in full work of Jesus on the cross.
They should also stop using Abraham’s one time tithe to Melchizedek. Here is what the bible says about this one time time
ROMANS 4:2 If, in fact, Abraham was justified by works, he had something to boast about–but not before God.
Gentiles were crafted into a New Covenant based on unmerited favor. God was not speaking to Gentiles in the days of Malachi and he told the nation of Israel to wipe out the Gentile nations not sparing any, It was only by grace and the paid in full payment of Jesus on the cross that we came into Covenant with God. Jesus fulfilled the law cause only someone sinless could. Sabbath rest and circumcision of 8 day of males and keeping the 7 HIgh Holy Days was also a mandatory law under the Old Covenant yet not one Preacher that I know mandates these laws, only tithe paying. James 2:10 breaking one law voided the whole contract and made you just as guilty as if you broke all of them. There were 613 Old Covenant laws and bible illiterates can read Leviticus or goggle them up if they doubt it.